Motorists stuck on M7 for hours as snow grinds traffic to a halt

There are extremely long delays on the M7/N7 northbound due to higher than expected accumulation of snow on lanes.

At one point traffic was backed up about 20km from the Naas Ball all the way back to Kildare Village shopping outlet.

One motorist reported she was stuck on the M7 between Newbridge and Naas for two and a half hours.

Many claimed snow ploughs should have cleared the route earlier.

Southbound, it's slow between J9 and J10 Naas South. This is due to the poor conditions and lane restrictions ongoing.

The M9 is slow northbound passing J2 Kilcullen.

Driving conditions remain poor on the M7, M8 and M9 due to earlier snowfall.

Snow is still an issue in the areas of Naas, Athy and Kilcullen.

Gardaí advise to avoid travelling to these areas if possible.

The Sally Gap is closed due to dangerous road conditions.

Roads conditions on routes through the Wicklow gap are also very poor.

Conditions are quite poor around Baltinglass and Blessington due to snow.

Gardai are advising caution on the N80 between Portlaoise and Stradbally as conditions are very poor.